Per Diem Pharmacy Intern

Kindred Hospital Ontario helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 91-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a seven-bed ICU to for treating particularly serious conditions.We are located just 4 miles from LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) with popular restaurants and shops within a short driving distance.

Job Summary

Assists with medication preparation, repacking, and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Supports medication reconciliation and clinical monitoring to assure medications are safe and effective. Adheres to state and federal regulations. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

Essential Functions

• Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Prepares and delivers medications to patient care units as appropriate.
• Restocks and manages expiration dating in automated medication dispensing machine inventory.
• Orders and stores medications.
• Properly unit doses medications that do not come prepackaged.
• Processes records of medication dispensed to patient, computes charges, and generates required computer reports as needed. Performs backup procedures correctly.
• Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness under the supervision of the licensed pharmacist.
• Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations, and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure and state regulations.
• Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.
• Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
• Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
• Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Good math and science skills
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Pay Range: $21.00-$22.24-hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Education

• Actively enrolled in or graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy or FPEGC certification.

Licenses/Certification

• Pharmacy Intern Licensure as required by the state.
• BCLS certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.